Question

Ag+and Hg+ ions occur in nature as sulphides why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The cation of these metals have high polarizing power and hence can easily polarize the bigger sulphide ion than the smaller oxide ion. As a result, sulphides of these metals are more stable than the oxides and hence these metals occur in nature in from to their sulphides rather than oxides.

Explanation:

I hope it helps you.